Senior Buyer - Printing Managed Services, Collaborative hardware & Fixed Telephony

Job description

At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, 80,000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars. Could you be the full-time Senior Buyer - Printing Managed Services, Collaborative hardware & Fixed Telephony in Cluj-Napoca, Romania we’re looking for? Your future role Take on a new challenge and apply your expertise in a new cutting-edge field. You’ll report to Ioana Serban (IS&T Procurement Senior Team Lead , Cluj-Napoca) and work alongside dedicated and passionate teammates. You'll define and implement the Global and Local Sourcing strategy for Printing Managed Services, Fixed Telephony, Collaborative Hardware (audio conferencing and video conferencing equipment, smartboards, virtual rooms), as well as shared devices such as tablets and barcode readers/scanners. You will ensure the successful sourcing, contracting, and management of suppliers. You will lead supplier selection processes and manage supplier contracts, while also supporting commodity strategies and building strong relationships with suppliers and IS&T stakeholders. We’ll look to you for: Help & Support commodity management; Represent Printing & Collaborative Hardware commodity; Consolidate commodity needs and sourcing demands; Manage Local and global suppliers panel relationship; Monitor Local and Global Sourcing RFP with Support of Buyers; Participate actively to commodity strategy and panel elaboration; Ensure effective teamwork with internal customers and stakeholders in problem solving; Monitor Buyer activity and Daily Support on specific segment; Operational procurement responsibility on negotiation; Lead Saving Plan by leveraging Design to Cost, Volume bundling, Global contracts, best cost country solutions and panel reduction; Contract negotiation from Supplier / ALSTOM Template; Contract management; Central Governance of Printing Managed Services contracts and revision of the strategy with AT Local Team; Responsible for commodity maturity development with efficient sourcing and purchasing measures leveraging Alstom’s procurement tools; Participate to Quarter Business Reviews, as needed, to represent the commodity; The Senior Buyer works closely with internal IS&T stakeholders; Assess properly all risky suppliers and manage the associated mitigation plan; Manage initial issues before escalation to line manager; Generate innovative ideas for increased process efficiency & reduction in cost (catalogue). All about you We value passion and attitude over experience. That’s why we don’t expect you to have every single skill. Instead, we’ve listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role: Experience of supplier selection, contract negotiation/management, and procurement processes; Knowledge of supplier relationship management and performance monitoring; Familiarity with procurement strategies; Results-oriented mindset; Willingness to take initiative and autonomy; Good communication, collaboration and analytical skills. Things you’ll enjoy Join us on a life-long transformative journey – the rail industry is here to stay, so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career. You’ll also: Enjoy stability, challenges and a long-term career free from boring daily routines; Be part of a large team with over 1000 professionals in HR, Finance and Procurement & Supply Chain ; Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues; Utilise our Agile, Responsible and Inclusive working environment; Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries; Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning ( Access to Alstom University and Alstom Learning Program ); Professional Development Plan – we offer great opportunities to develop yourself within the company; Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential ( Competitive Salary and Meal Vouchers , Flexible Benefits at your choice - on top of your salary, Holiday Bonuses (Easter, Christmas), Employee Loyalty Bonus, Reimbursement of telework expenses – for amount of days worked from home, Additional Bonuses - referral bonuses, new-born bonus, discounts) ; Entitle to comprehensive and competitive social coverage ( Life and Accident Insurance, Private medical subscription at Regina Maria and Private Pension ); Work-life balance - we offer flexible working hours and a hybrid model of work (Working from Home 3 days/week) and 25 days of annual leave ; Be part of our Social Corporate Responsibilities initiatives (Social events, Humanitarian Actions) . #LI-Hybrid You don’t need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you’ll be proud. If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you! Important to note As a global business, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 70+ countries we operate in. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.